Workshop - Using Serious Games (BLOSSOM) to complement face to face trainings - Presentation Transcript
GET-IT CONFERENCE 2.016-17 OCTOBER 2009MCIT | CAIRO - EGYPT
Using Serious Games to complement f2f trainings
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Immersive learning 4
Objectives Reach a wider audience (those who live far from centers) Increase number of students (players) Provide a real entrepreneurial experience Provide learning content in a more appealing and interactive way
Blossom Serious Game
BlossomSerious Game Blossom is a management and role playing game (RPG), where the player manages and develops a flower business through the smart use of technology For the player to succeed he/she needs to: Buy hardware, software Acquire skills Make the right business decisions
Game Story The player receives a letter from her cousin (Chico), who has to leave the country suddenly, and asks the player to take care of his business while he is away. The player’s mission is to take care of the business, the farm, client relationships, and develop the business.
The NEW Virtual Entrepreneur
Blossom Demo DEMO Teaser is at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2wSeaBsfnE
What's next? Game in Beta Release now Every 3 months we will have a new release with new topics from the curriculum
Small Group Discussion There will be 3 groups One leader per group Each group should come up with their conclusions in 20 minutes Write the conclusions as bullet point on a paper
Discussion Questions How can this game be used in your trainings? How can we improve the game? How can we promote the game? Is this useful for your training center? In which ways?
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